Blueprint for Cultural Policy
Key cultural policy challenges that cities are addressing in 2025 and the solutions they are using
Night-time Economy
From Melbourne to Montréal, cities are recognising that what happens after dark is an integral part of their identity, culture and economy.
Public Realm
Cities worldwide are reshaping monuments, murals and civic spaces to reflect diverse communities, promote cultural inclusion and decolonise public art
Focus on Africa
Discover how Africa's creative capitals are driving forward innovation in cultural policy amidst dramatic urban development
Focus on Latin America
Cultural policies address multiple urban priorities from building citizenship, generating employment and supporting inclusion and equity.
More Regional Trends
From Indigenous knowledge in Australasia to digital innovation in East Asia, cities are using culture to shape more inclusive, sustainable, and creative futures. Drawing on recent survey data and.
4th Edition
The Covid-19 pandemic had a huge impact on cities and their culture. The 2022 report explores how cities recovered. The Report highlights the role of culture in driving cities.
3rd Edition
Exploring global cities' cultural impact on life through their policies, emphasising their pivotal role in shaping urban culture. Against a backdrop of a changing world order, increasingly divisive national.
2nd Edition
From Museums to Streets: Unleashing the Potential of Culture in Cities. The World Cities Culture Report 2015 explores why culture is the golden thread of urban policy and how.
1st Edition
The World Cities Culture Report 2012 explores how culture influences the future of cities by presenting unprecedented data on 12 global cities’ cultural life and policymaking.